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MADISON – Whether a fun-loving boy or girl – or – an adult who wants to celebrate, events are open for young and old(er) people to ring in New Year’s ...
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
by By KADIE TAYLOR kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
December 24, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Thinking about hopping in the car this week to check out the beautifully decorated homes. The Rocket City Mom Holiday Decor Guide is conn...
Madison County Record, News, Sports
by Bob Labbe 
December 24, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - A stinging, cold north wind gusting up to 20 miles per hour hit the faces of the more than 1,400 participants in the 2025 Rocket City Mar...
Madison County Record, News, Schools
by Gregg Parker 
December 24, 2025
MADISON – In one of 2025’s most formidable tests, Journey Middle School Math Teams claimed firstplace honors in Vestavia Hills High School Math Tourna...
Madison County Record, News, Schools
by GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com mailto:gregg@themadisonrecord.com 
December 24, 2025
By GREGG PARKER
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 24, 2025
MADISON – To open the 2026 tournament schedule, the 2026 Winter Knights Scholastic Chess Tournament is accepting registration from contestants.
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 24, 2025
MADISON – The CLAS organization or Council of Leaders in Alabama Schools has honored two staff members at James Clemens High School, Assistant Princip...
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 24, 2025
MADISON – Despite facing a challenging, timed tournament with complex problems, Heritage Math Team earned top honors at the Perennial Math Competition...
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
December 24, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - The recent trip to Indiana was not as successful as Christian Wester had hoped for, but in some ways, the 400-mile jaunt north on...
Madison County Record
by John Few 
December 23, 2025
Madison Police said they arrested 58-year-old Barbara Tribble of Toney for child abuse. According to a statement from the police department, the charg...
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
December 20, 2025
The 2025 All-State Football Teams have been announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Those selected from the four local teams include:Clas...
A: Main
by By MARIAN ACCARDI The Redstone Rocket 
December 17, 2025
REDSTONE ARSENAL - The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined military, Congressional, state and local leaders Friday afternoon for a sign unveiling at ...
A: Main
by By MARIA RAKOCZY marie@themadisonrecord.com 
December 17, 2025
MADISON - Madison city council voted last week to join other cities, including Tuscaloosa, in suing the state of Alabama on Simplified Sellers Use Tax...
Madison County Record
MADISON WEEKLY
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – Training, taxes and take-outs dominated the message in Mayor Ranae Bartlett’s “Madison Weekly” last week.
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – Residents can nominate deserving individuals in four categories for the 2026 Madison Visionary Awards.
Business
This is the largest private industrial investment in Alabama history
by By TIMATHY KELLEY timathy@themadisonrecord.com 
December 17, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Eli Lilly and Company announced plans to build a $6 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Huntsville, marking the largest privat...
Madison County Record
by Maria Rakoczy 
December 17, 2025
MADISON CO. - The Daughters of the American Revolution are seeking the help of hunters, fishers, and property owners in Madison County to identify the...
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – After his initial visit in September, ‘Cluck Norris’ has moved on-site with his friends at Madison Senior Center.
Madison County Record
by By KADIE TAYLOR kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
December 17, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - For holiday memories and fun, the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau has released its 2025 Holiday Magic Pass. The ...
Madison County Record
by By TIMATHY KELLEY timathy@themadisonrecord.com 
December 17, 2025
MADISON - Monday morning brought an extra dose of holiday cheer to Main Street in the Historic Downtown Madison Entertainment District as Madison Mayo...
Madison County Record
by By TIMATHY KELLEY timathy@themadisonrecord.com 
December 17, 2025
MADISON - The aisles of the Madison Target on Hwy 72 looked a little different on Saturday morning. Between the red carts and holiday displays, there ...
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
December 17, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - “For me, this might be the highlight of the season,” said Kaden Rickard during a phone conversation with the Madison Record from his curr...
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – Rylan Pettus, a 2022 graduate of James Clemens High School, has acclimated to cadet life at the United States Military Academy at West Point...
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – “I think I’ve got it!” Those words from a student are invaluable to Briana Tanner, who’s in her first year as Math Coach for Madison City Sc...
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – Two familiar faces on campuses of Madison City Schools now are serving as administrators at different schools.
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
December 17, 2025
MADISON- The Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has had 21 years of causes to celebrate, thanks mostly to volunteers who give th...
Madison County Record
by By STAFF REPORTS 
December 12, 2025
By MARIAN ACCARDI, Staff writer Marian.accardi@theredstonerocket.com HUNTSVILLE - The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined military, Congressional, st...
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by By STAFF REPORTS 
December 10, 2025
MADISON – Madison city leaders, first responders and community partners gathered Thursday to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Madison’s new Pu...
Madison County Record
Madison Weekly
by Gregg Parker 
December 10, 2025
MADISON – In her recent “Madison Weekly” newsletter, Mayor Ranae Bartlett referred readers to an online summary to help in-need people…whose plight ga...
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
December 10, 2025
MADISON - The Wellness Center at Madison Hospital will close its operations on Jan. 4, 2026 so the facility can be converted into an outpatient center...
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 10, 2025
MADISON - With the arrival of winter’s chilly environment, Madison Fire and Rescue Department urges ‘Safety First’ with options for home heating....
Events
by Gregg Parker 
December 10, 2025
MADISON – During December, a visit to libraries in Madison and Triana for an entertaining event will give a break from the holidays’ demanding schedul...
Events
Beasley Brothers bringing their holiday concert to the Dream Theatre Dec. 18
by Staff Reports 
December 10, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Christmas Time with The Beasley Brothers is back! The show is family-friendly and will feature Christmas classics, modern Christmas hits,...
Events
by Staff Reports 
December 10, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - The 12 Nights of Santa is set to return to EarlyWorks Children’s Museum this week, bringing with it all the magic of the holiday season. ...
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
December 10, 2025
MADISON – Artist Raven Mobley created her artwork for Holiday Card Lane with inspiration from “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh.
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MADISON – Whether a fun-loving boy or girl – or – an adult who wants to celebrate, events are open for young and old(er) people to ring in New Year’s ...
December 24, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Thinking about hopping in the car this week to check out the beautifully decorated homes. The Rocket City Mom Holiday Decor Guide is conn...
December 24, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - A stinging, cold north wind gusting up to 20 miles per hour hit the faces of the more than 1,400 participants in the 2025 Rocket City Mar...
December 24, 2025
MADISON – In one of 2025’s most formidable tests, Journey Middle School Math Teams claimed firstplace honors in Vestavia Hills High School Math Tourna...
December 24, 2025
December 24, 2025
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INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - The recent trip to Indiana was not as successful as Christian Wester had hoped for, but in some ways, the 400-mile jaunt north on...
December 24, 2025
The 2025 All-State Football Teams have been announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Those selected from the four local teams include:Clas...
December 20, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - “For me, this might be the highlight of the season,” said Kaden Rickard during a phone conversation with the Madison Record from his curr...
December 17, 2025
MADISON- The Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has had 21 years of causes to celebrate, thanks mostly to volunteers who give th...
December 17, 2025
MADISON- The 2025 Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend marks a historic high for the event which is the 49th edition of the famed 26.2mile jaunt through ...
December 10, 2025
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By Hanu Karlapalem Guest opinion column A proposed state constitutional amendment would bar naturalized citizens from public office and strip equal ri...
November 19, 2025
The turnout in Madison’s recent municipal elections was shockingly low. Out of more than 46,000 registered voters, only 17% cast a ballot. The winner ...
September 3, 2025
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MADISON – Suzette Smith is among the local artists exhibiting their charming, original artwork for the Christmas season along Holiday Card Lane on two...
December 10, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - To kick off its 11th edition of the Alabama Women in Jazz Festival, Valley Arts and Entertainment is holding a Meet and Greet Music and J...
December 10, 2025
MADISON - City officials, business owners, and community partners gathered Monday in the heart of Historic Downtown Madison to celebrate the long-anti...
December 3, 2025
MADISON – Blue Apple Books has scheduled a full lineup in early December with authors, an aviator, a trunk…even pound cake.
December 3, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Arts Huntsville and The Orion Amphitheater announce the return of Christkindlmarket Huntsville, a free community event, for its fourth an...
December 3, 2025


